Buck Showalter is a master of bullpen management saving his good arms for when it matters most and leaving the rest for the back end of his bullpen.
In recent seasons every Orioles fan and commentator rankles themselves over the amount of innings the starting rotation goes. The poor starting pitching, it is said, puts too big of a strain on the bullpen which inevitably leads to blown leads and mounting losses. It is true that poor starting pitching will lead to more losses. But Buck Showalter's mastery of bullpen management gives the team an edge.